The 3.0L boxer 6 produces 250 hp but only 219 lb-ft of torque. This power is put to the wheels by a 5-speed automatic. There's either not enough torque to move this 4,300 pounder or there's one too few gears. It's OK pulling away from the curb or from the stoplight and for normal city and highway driver but in situations calling for a spirited response from the powertrain – like passing on a grade - it's too easily caught napping. Subaru's unique symmetrical all wheel drive mated with the superb (quite firm) suspension system and an engine sitting very low in the chassis strongly encourage spirited driving. So, I regularly caught it napping.
